Faces of Healthcare 2025: La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic & Dermatology
Nasrin Mani, MD At La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic, subtle luxury sets the tone. For Dr. Nasrin Mani, precision has always been the foundation of her work. A board-certified ophthalmologist and eye surgeon trained at Vanderbilt University and USC’s Doheny Eye Institute, she honed her skills in delicate microsurgery before founding La Jolla Cosmetic Laser […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: KAB Medical Group Inc (KMG Psychiatry)
Ankur Bindal, MD, MPH, FAPA, FAASM Dr. Ankur Bindal is the Founder and President of KAB Medical Group Inc (KMG Psychiatry), an integrative psychiatry practice that helps patients heal by providing compassionate, comprehensive, and multifaceted care. KMG Psychiatry works with patients to discover their inner strengths and develop the tools they need to live fulfilling […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Interventional Spine and Pain Management
Keeran Kumar, MD Based in Encinitas, Keeran Kumar, MD, is a private practice interventional spine and pain management physician who is double board-certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology. Dr. Kumar specializes in minimally invasive procedures to treat a full spectrum of spine-related conditions that cause neck and back pain including various degenerative diseases, failed spine […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Human Longevity
Tina Ziainia, MD Human Longevity is redefining health care by merging advanced genomics, state-of-the-art technology, and personalized medicine to help people live longer, healthier lives. With a focus on prevention, early detection, and precision care, Human Longevity empowers individuals to take control of their health and future. As president and medical director at Human Longevity, […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Alliance Medical Group and The Hosalkar Institute
Harish S. Hosalkar, MD Dr. Harish Hosalkar, known to patients as Dr. H, is an internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He is the founder, CEO, and medical director of Alliance Medical Group, a multi-specialty team dedicated to providing high quality, time-sensitive injury care to patients. Dr. Hosalkar completed his orthopedic […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Holden Timeless Beauty
Amanda Holden, MD Dr. Amanda Holden is a nationally recognized leader in medical aesthetics, blending clinical expertise with business strategy. As the founder and CEO of Holden Timeless Beauty, Dr. Holden’s compassionate patient care and passion for injecting has helped make the clinic a leading destination for Botox and dermal fillers in Southern California. She […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Gupta Plastic Surgery
Abhay Gupta, MD, FACS The medical director of Gupta Plastic Surgery, Dr. Abhay Gupta is one of San Diego’s most respected plastic surgeons. With over 25 years of experience, he’s nationally recognized for his skill in aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, and cancer reconstruction. But he’s just as well-known for his calm, reassuring bedside manner and […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Excel Spine Center
Choll W. Kim, MD, PhD At Excel Spine, Dr. Choll Kim understands that every patient’s pain—and their journey to healing—is a unique, personal experience that deserves unique, personalized attention. A Harvard-educated, board-certified spine surgeon, Dr. Kim prides himself on treating every patient as he would treat a member of his family. Dr. Kim provides VIP […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Dolce Vita Aesthetic Medicine
Gwendolyn Henao, MD Dr. Gwendolyn Henao is the owner and medical director of Dolce Vita Aesthetic Medicine, a boutique, concierge-style practice in Rancho Santa Fe offering the most advanced, minimally invasive treatments in aesthetic medicine. Never one to push products or procedures, Dr. Henao treats each patient as a partner when developing customized treatment plans […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Chula Vista Orthodontics
Lauren Frisch, DDS “Every patient deserves care that is both precise and compassionate, tailored not only to their smile but to their story.” At Chula Vista Orthodontics, the focus is simple: exceptional care delivered in a comfortable setting where patients feel at ease. For Dr. Lauren Frisch, orthodontics is about more than straightening teeth—it’s about […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa
Michael Rossi, MD At Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa, we believe the most powerful transformations aren’t just about how you look—they’re about how confident you feel. Whether you’re restoring your body after motherhood or weight loss, refining facial features, or simply wanting to feel more radiant, every transformation we create is guided by our passion […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: BIOEVOLVE
Mary A. Ambach, MD, San Diego Orthobiologics and Sports Center Walking into BioEvolve San Diego Orthobiologics and Sports Center, patients are immediately struck by a welcoming, restorative space humming with cutting-edge, personalized therapies. Dr. Mary A. Ambach is a recognized leader in orthopedic regenerative medicine, celebrated for her clinical outcomes and contributions to the field. […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Dr. Pegah Salami and Associates
Pegah S. Salami, DMD, FAGD Patients who visit the Carmel Mountain office of Dr. Pegah Salami experience the latest technologies available in dental care, including an onsite CEREC machine that fabricates crowns and a 4-D CBCT scanner and soft tissue laser for cleaning. Additionally, the office’s staff members are deeply experienced veterans of the profession, […]
Faces of Healthcare: Reproductive Partners Fertility Center – San Diego
Richard Yoo, MD; Li-Shei Lin, MD, PhD; Ana Lisa Yeo, CLS, TS/ELD (ABB); V. Gabriel Garzo, MD; Antoni Duleba, MD; Rachel Whynott, MD; Irene Su, MD; Jamie Stanhiser, MD, MSCR; Helen Paige Anglin, MD; Tracy Harrison, MD; Sanjay Agarwal, MD For over 27 years, Reproductive Partners Fertility Center – San Diego (RPSD) has been the […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Oral Plastic Surgery
Peter Nordland, DMD, MS, FISPPS; Stephen Hutton, DMD, MS, MPH; John Lofthus, DDS, MS Three recognized specialists have merged to create Southern California’s premier destination for advanced periodontal and oral plastic surgery. Dr. Peter Nordland, co-founder of the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, developed […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Mona Mofid, MD, FAAD
Dr. Mona Mofid has been recognized by her peers as a Top Doctor for the ninth year and has consistently been honored as the Top Specialist in Sharp Community Medical Group. A Johns Hopkins–trained Dermatologist and former Clinic Director of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Mona has served as the Medical Director of The American […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Mesa Dental
Arash Qadeer, DDS Patient satisfaction is the number one priority at Mesa Dental. That’s why Dr. Arash Qadeer takes pride in the fact that so many new patients come through word-of-mouth referrals, drawn by his attentive and compassionate approach. He understands that many people avoid dental treatment due to fear and anxiety. “We eliminate fear […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: DISC Surgery Center at Carlsbad
Sunil Jeswani, MD; Sohaib Kureshi, MD, FACS; Robert S. Bray Jr., MD, FACS; Braden McKnight, MD; Brandon Hirsch, MD; Payam Moazzaz, MD (not pictured) When DISC Surgery Center at Carlsbad opened this spring, San Diego gained access to the future of motion preservation. Far from a typical outpatient facility, the 12,000-square-foot center is custom-built for […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Cosmetic Laser Dermatology
Mitchel P. Goldman, MD; Kimberly Butterwick, MD; William Groff, DO; Sabrina Fabi, MD; Douglas Wu, MD; Monica Boen, MD; Jameson Loyal, MD; Raheel Zubair, MD; Kavita Darji, MD Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is honored to be home to America’s number-one most trusted cosmetic dermatologists and to be San Diego’s prime destination for beautiful skin for over […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Dermatologist Medical Group of North County
Robert Scheinberg, MD; Susan Shimomaye, MD; Alice Liu, MD, PhD; Sherry Rotunda, MD; Michelle Jackson, MD; Alina Goldenberg, MD, MAS; Susan Detwiler, MD; Christine Finnin, MD Alexandra Edelman, MD; Rosina Lin, MD; Tyler Werbel, MD; Abram Beshay, MD; Dimitri de Kouchkovsky, MD, PhD; Mitzi Bray, PA-C; Amanda McConnell, PA; Melissa Janovitch, PA-C; Susan McKim, PA-C; […]
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Faces of Healthcare 2025: Alliance Medical Group
Alliance Medical Group (AMG) is a unique, multispecialty medical organization offering patients seamless, time-sensitive, integrated illness and injury care. Too often, specialists are spread across different practices, leaving patients to coordinate their own treatment. AMG, also known as The Hosalkar Institute, brings these experts together under one umbrella, allowing patients to focus on healing while […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Advanced Pain and Regenerative Specialists
Navneet Boddu, MD At Advanced Pain and Regenerative Specialists, Dr. Navneet Boddu provides personalized, non-surgical treatments. Utilizing the latest medical technology and evidence-based cellular therapies, like PRP, autologous bone marrow, fat stem cells, and other biologics, Dr. Boddu uses the patient’s own cells to regenerate and heal joints, tendons, ligaments, and spine disorders. Dr. Boddu […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: Soft Touch Dental
Ali Fakhimi, DMD “I want every patient to leave with a smile that feels effortless and natural.” Just 15 minutes north of downtown San Diego, Soft Touch Dental combines modern dentistry with a personal touch. Whether you’re coming in for routine care, a cosmetic refresh, or a full smile transformation, Dr. Ali Fakhimi and his […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: A Personal Physician
Karanbir, Brar MD At A Personal Physician, Dr. Brar—who is also on staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Tri-City Medical Center—brings over 15 years of hospital and outpatient experience in internal medicine to deliver an innovative, longevity-focused practice that prioritizes effortless, accessible, and deeply individualized care. His team demystifies the latest advancements and diagnostics, […]
Faces of Healthcare 2025: United Medical Doctors
Daniel Burgess, DO; Melody Hermel, MD, FACC; Mark Schultzel, MD, MBA; Matthew M. Schultzel, DO; Laura DeCesare, MD United Medical Doctors (UMD) is one of the largest independent private practices in Southern California, with 46 specialties, 80 locations, 225 providers, and 10 ambulatory surgery centers. Recently, UMD’s footprint in San Diego County has expanded to […]
